1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1981 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1981 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Reliant | Infiniti |
| Model | Kitten | M |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1827 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |
